From Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie to Jeff and Mackenzie Bezos – which 10 celebrity divorces came as the biggest shock of the decade?

Dec 31 , 2019

Actors Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, when they were still a couple, at the premiere of Pitt’s The Tree of Life in Los Angeles, California on May 24, 2011. Photo: Reuters

It’s sad to see these couples endure the tumult caused by a split, but fans can take comfort from knowing that many of them remain on friendly terms

While celebrity divorces are nothing new, there are a few that, for one reason or another, turn out to be shocking. Read on to discover the 10 most surprising divorces of the past decade.

Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth

Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus on June 6, 2019. Photo: AFP

Liam Hemsworth and Miley Cyrus were adamant about spending the rest of their lives together when they tied the knot in December 2018. However, the couple decided to separate after just eight months of marriage. A few days after the split, Cyrus, who has admitted to being attracted to women, was photographed kissing Kaitlynn Carter. Hemsworth filed paperwork for divorce a few days later.

Jeff and Mackenzie Bezos

Jeff and Mackenzie Bezos’ 25-year marriage came crashing down as the National Enquirer published a slew of sleazy text messages between Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and his lover, former television anchor Lauren Sanchez. The world was shocked to discover that the couple, who married before Jeff made his fortune, didn’t have a prenuptial agreement. However, matters were resolved fairly amicably and Mackenzie is now one of the 25 richest people on the planet while her husband retains first place on the list.

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt in Los Angeles on November 5, 2015. Photo: Invision/AP